Social Research Information Officer

[Long Service Leave Position - Temporary Part Time, with potential for permanent]

DUTIES:

Analyse social trends & issues affecting, primarily, Greater Western Sydney; respond to information requests from organisations & the community; prepare statistical data & publications; develop information & data resources; advise on and conduct research and evaluation projects; and make presentations of research results.

The position is located in central Parramatta. Position is for 2 days per week (14 hrs pw).

Details

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Qualifications

• Degree in Social Sciences, or equivalent.

Essential Criteria

• Ability to analyse, manipulate & interpret social statistical information & trends (especially, Census data).
• Experience in presenting research outcomes and preparing research for publication.
• Familiarity with a broad range of data and their sources.
• Skills with MapInfo and/or statistical/ analytic software [e.g. SPSS/NVivo].
• Experience in presenting & explaining research and data.
• Ability to work both with a small team and independently.
• Ability to work to timeframes.
• High level report-writing & oral communication skills.
• Proficient usage of Microsoft products and other software; and, typing skills.
• Understanding of issues for Western Sydney & non-government community services.
• An inquiring view of the world.

Desirable Criteria

• Familiarity with service and/or project evaluation
• Interviewing skills
• Examples of previous data preparations.
• Ability to prepare data visualisations and infographics.
• Knowledge of, and experience in, the community sector.
• Good negotiation skills.

Other Information

Salary Related to Social, Community, Home Care & Disability Services Award, Level 5. Ability to work comfortably at Level 5 is vital.

WESTIR is an EEO employer.

How to Apply

Please see the Position Information Package attached.

If you wish to apply for the position, please forward your resume, with a covering document highlighting how your specific qualifications and experience meet the essential and desirable requirements of the position, and the names and contact details of two referees.

The application can be sent by post marked: Application, WESTIR Ltd, P.O. Box 136, Parramatta NSW 2124 or by email at eo@westir.org.au

WESTIR Ltd

WESTIR Ltd is a community-based research & information service which is incorporated as a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee. WESTIR was established in 1981. The focus of the Social Research & Information Officer's work is to ensure WESTIR's objectives are met by monitoring available information; collecting and analysing pertinent information (including statistics) and ensuring dissemination of such information to individual, community, government and other users of WESTIR services, especially those in Western Sydney. In addition, the position will require involvement in WESTIR’s research, evaluation and training activities.